ncaab Game Recap
Kent State Golden Flashes vs Eastern Michigan Eagles Wrap - Eastern Michigan Wins 71-69
Eastern Michigan got 16 points from Orlando Lovejoy as they ran past Kent State 71-69 on Saturday at George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +10.0 at sportsbooks.
Connor Serven had 15 points for Eastern Michigan and Tyson Acuff chipped in with 11 points. Tyson Acuff had 7 assists for them, while Connor Serven was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Kent State got 15 points from Chris Payton Jr. in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jalen Sullinger. Giovanni Santiago contributed 8 assists for them, while Chris Payton Jr. had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was 38-27 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Kent State as they grabbed 28 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 25
Eastern Michigan heads into a battle against Central Michigan. Kent State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toledo.